{"product_id":"ground-ginger-root-gemberwortel-gemalen-brewing-spice","title":"Ground Ginger Root (Gemberwortel Gemalen) - Brewing Spice for Ginger Beer \u0026 Spiced Ales","description":"\u003cp\u003eGround ginger root is one of brewing's oldest spices — gemberwortel gemalen, the warming, citrus-edged root that built an entire beer style of its own. Finely ground for fast, complete flavour release, this is the engine of homemade ginger beer and the secret warmth in countless winter ales, saisons and spiced Belgians. One bag and a packet of yeast is genuinely all that stands between you and a batch of real, fermented ginger beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround ginger works harder than cut root: the fine grind exposes the full surface area, so the sharp, peppery gingerol heat and bright lemony aroma extract quickly in the boil — no long steeping, no chunks to fish out. In a spiced ale, 10–30g per 20 litres in the final 10 minutes lays a warming undertone that supports rather than shouts; a true ginger beer takes 50–100g per 20 litres and makes the root the star. For precise control, steep a measured dose as a tea and blend it in at packaging — the safety net with any assertive spice. Beyond beer it earns its place in mead (ginger metheglin is a classic), cider, and kombucha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing notes from the spice shelf: ginger loves coriander and citrus peel in witbier territory, joins cloves and cinnamon in Christmas ales, and rides over a clean, dry base — a fast kveik fermentation on simple sugars is the traditional ginger beer route. Repacked by CraftBrew in resealable bags; store cool, dark and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely ground gemberwortel — fast, complete flavour release in the boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ginger beer essential: 50–100g per 20L makes the style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarming depth for winter ales, saison and spiced Belgians at 10–30g per 20L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea-infusion method allows taste-as-you-go dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso at home in mead, cider and kombucha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree sizes: 25g for a spiced batch, 50g and 100g for ginger beer brewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ginger beer, winter and Christmas ales, spiced saison, witbier experiments, spiced Belgians\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ferments:\u003c\/strong\u003e mead (metheglin), cider, kombucha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–30g per 20L late boil for a warming accent; 50–100g per 20L for true ginger beer; or steep as tea and blend to taste. Contain in a muslin bag for a clean kettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e CraftBrew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/em\u003e — ginger root, finely ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e gemberwortel gemalen, gember, ginger powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e warming, peppery heat with bright citrus aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25g, 50g, 100g — resealable bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–30g\/20L spiced ales; 50–100g\/20L ginger beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e ginger beer, winter ale, saison, mead, cider, kombucha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/vinoferm-glucose-1kg-dextrose-priming-brewing-sugar\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinoferm Glucose 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — the clean, simple sugar base traditional ginger beer ferments on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/kveik-yeastery-k-1-voss-organic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKveik Yeastery K.1 Voss Organic 7g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — fast, warm and citrusy: the modern ginger beer fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/coriander-seeds-100-g-spicy-citrus-brewing-spice-for-witbier-saison\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoriander Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — ginger’s classic partner in wit and spiced saison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/whole-cloves-50g-brewing-spice-for-winter-ales-witbier-spiced-beer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Cloves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — with ginger and dark malt, the Christmas ale trinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/cotton-hop-bags-17x23cm-5-pieces\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton Muslin Hop \u0026amp; Spice Bags (5pc)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — keeps the ground spice contained and the kettle clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CraftBrew","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":57539964698999,"sku":"000.001-A","price":2.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":57539964731767,"sku":"000.001-B","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":57539964764535,"sku":"000.001-C","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6578\/9303\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ip5lexip5lexip5l.jpg?v=1791670655","url":"https:\/\/craftbrew.nl\/products\/ground-ginger-root-gemberwortel-gemalen-brewing-spice","provider":"CraftBrew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}